After playing in the IHSA state finals, seniors thew their cleats onto the goal posts at LHS. It was a way for them to leave a part of them on their home field and, for many, to symbolize the end of a large part of their lives.
Libertyville Football: The Road to State
The Road So Far
The Wildcats went 9-0 in the regular season and won the North Suburban Conference Championship. Through each round of playoffs, they advanced their record and are now 13-0 heading into the IHSA state finals. Take a look back at their road to state so far. Click for more info. (Photo by Maria Thames)
Send-off Rally
On Wednesday, Nov. 25, parents and fans gathered in the main gym after school to wish the 2015 varsity football team good luck as they head into the IHSA state finals on Saturday. Click for more info. (Photo by Sam Nelson)
The Road to Dekalb: Bus Style
The road to state was taken by buses on Saturday, Nov. 28. Three coach buses left at 11: 45 a.m. carrying the football team. Two coach buses carrying the band left at 12 p.m., and a shared bus carrying cheer and poms left around 12:45 p.m. They were quickly followed by the three fan buses, who left the high school around 1 p.m.. Click for more info. (Photo courtesy of Brandon Tang)
Pregame Tailgate
Once in Dekalb, the tailgating began. Parents and fans spent their time in a team tent just outside of Huskie Stadium. Food and drink were available, while the band, cheerleaders, and poms team entertained fans. Click for more info. (Photo by Alyssa Stokovich)
Libertyville falls to Glenbard West in thrilling state championship
The 13-0 Libertyville Wildcats took on the 13-0 Glenbard West Hilltoppers on Saturday in what turned out to be an instant classic. Though Libertyville fell to Glenbard West in the end, the 2015 campaign will go on record to be one of Libertyville’s greatest; this was only the third 13-win season in school history. Click for more info. (Photo by Alyssa Stokovich)
Police Escort
A police escort took the football, cheer and poms team from Greg's Landing to Libertyville High School where they were met with cheering parents and fans. Click for more info. (Photo courtesy of Susie Boufford)
Championship March
The Monday following IHSA state finals, the football team took their championship march around LHS. Click for a video. (Photo by Tanner Dorow)
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